Essex · London and the South East
Matching Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Matching Green and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Matching Green
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Matching Green
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
For a small place like Matching Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Matching Green (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we are asked to look at in Matching Green
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
Landlords with a home close to Sawbridgeworth station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Wind, rain and roofs in Matching Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles north, Matching Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Matching Green is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Matching Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Matching Green. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM17. Whether your property is on Downhall Road, Potash Road and Colvers or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Matching Green: Manwood Green (1 mile north-east), Little Laver (1 mile south-east), White Roding (2 miles north-east), Abbess Roding (2 miles east) and Moreton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Around Matching Green
For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.3 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (6 miles west). Open spaces near Matching Green include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Matching Green
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Around Matching Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Matching Green
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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What else we do in Matching Green
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Matching Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Matching Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Matching Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Matching Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.